Chabad-Lubavitch

Oren: Israel Will Survive PA Terrorism

Israel Ambassador to the US Michael Oren told dinner guests at the Rabbinical College of America that Israel will survive the PA terrorism threat.

Video: 4,500 Chabad Emissaries Meet on Outreach Challenges

Some 4,500 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries gathered in New York Sunday to discuss challenges of maintaining a Jewish home in unusual circumstances.

Hi-Tech Holy Letters in Tzfat

A mega-million dollar center has opened a window to the ancient past in Tzfat to help people understand the ancient art of the Jewish scribe.

Russian Chief Rabbi to Address Council of Europe

The Council of Europe has invited Russia's Chief Rabbi and Chabad-Lubavitch emissary, Rabbi Berel Lazar, to address its parliamentary assembly.

More Rabbis Join Call Not to Sell Land to Arabs

Rabbis of 'Our Land of Israel' voice support for the northern rabbis who asked Jewish homeowners not to aid the Arab 'creeping conquest.'

First Jewish School for Iran's Northern Neighbor, Azerbaijan

One of the biggest Jewish schools in central Asia has opened its doors in Baku, barely 150 kilometers from Iran.

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Tauber Dies at 74

The Day of Atonement also served as a day of passage this past Shabbat for Rabbi Avraham Tauber, a renowned Chassid of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Miracle at New Zealand Chabad House

A new Chabad House in New Zealand completely escaped any trace of damage in a major earthquake in Christchurch, unlike other buildings.

Cape Town Jews Get Ready to Swing, Hop, and Eat Pizza in the Hut

Chabad Rabbi Mendel Popack aims to inspire the Jews of Cape Town this holy day season with swinging chickens, Sukkah hop, and pizza in the hut.

Cleaning the Kishon River and Looking for Diamonds

The polluted Kishon River will soon be the object of a major cleaning and purification project, as a $100 million company searches it for di

Pondering Life at America's Largest National Jewish Retreat

Hundreds are gathering in Washington as the National Jewish Retreat ponders myriad aspects of Jewish life ranging from the sacred to the physical.

Rabbi Brings US Jews Closer to Israel

American rabbi who served in IDF recently completed a speaking tour in East Coast Chabad synagogues.

Russia Defies US Court, Refuses to Return Library to Chabad

Russia accused the US of a “rude violation” of international law and refused to honor a court ruling that it return holy books to Chabad Chassidim.

US to Russia: Give Back Jewish Books

A US court has ruled that Russia should return thousands of books and manuscripts to the Chabad Jewish community.

Securing the Land by Love

Chabad Rabbis 'Win' World Cup

Chabad of Cape Town has found a creative way to promote the movement's win-win goals. INN TV brings you the 'Chabad Rabbis Win World Cup' video.

Chabad's R. Krinsky Named Most Influential Rabbi, Credits Rebbe

The Chabad movement has doubled in size in almost every area in the past 15 years. Rabbi Krinsky credits the Lubavitcher Rebbe's vision.

Wounded Soldiers on US Trip

Wounded IDF soldiers recall trip to US and Canada hosted by the Chabad Israel Center.

Mumbai Chabad House to Receive New Directors

A young Israeli couple will become the new emissaries to head the Mumbai Chabad House, bereft of its directors in a November 2008 terror attack.

16th Annual Memorial of Lubavitcher Rebbe to be Marked

As the 16th anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's death begins Monday evening, a central memorial ceremony will be held in Kfar Chabad.

Wounded IDF Soldiers Honored by Manhattan Synagogue

Dozens of IDF soldiers were honored on Shabbat by the Chabad Israel Center of the Upper East Side and the Chabad Terror Victims Project.

Giant Synagogue in the So-Called Secular Capital of Israel

A Georgian Jew renovates an abandoned synagogue on Tel Aviv's Shenkin Street in his father's memory. It will be run by Chabad.

Chabad Converts Electricity Into Spiritual Energy

The Chabad-Lubavitch movement has taken a 1922 Berlin power station and transformed it into a Jewish community center.

Shanghai Synagogue Reopens for World Expo

Chinese officials and diplomats from around the globe joined with Jews to celebrate the reopening of the Ohel Rachel Synagogue in Shanghai.

Death Sentence for Mumbai Terrorist

The lone surviving terrorist in the November 2008 three-day killing spree in Mumbai has been sentenced to death by hanging.

Oslo Jewish Leader Slams Judea, Samaria, Lieberman and Chabad

Oslo Jewish leader Anne Sender says communities in Judea and Samaria are no more beneficial to Israel than suicide bombings are to PA Arabs.

10,000 Poor Children Receive Purim Costumes

Chabad helps 10,000 needy children with costumes to celebrate the holiday of Purim. Soldiers and princesses are the most popular.

Purim Preparations Worldwide

Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the festive Purim holiday. Parades, parties and more in the works.

China Gets Kosher Milk

The Jewish community of China has begun producing the country's first kosher dairy products.

Worldwide Chabad Chanukah Celebrations Include Ice Menorah

Chabad-Lubavitch chassidim are celebrating Chanukah this year with live broadcasts of global lightings, including an Ice Menorah in South Africa.

Chabad Brings the World's Largest Menorah to New York

The world’s largest menorah, sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch Youth, is lit up at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in New York City.

Chabad Rabbi Attacked in Vienna

A Muslim man attacked a Chabad rabbi Saturday night during the annual public Chanukah menorah-lighting ceremony in Vienna, Austria.

Traffic Light Extinguishes Giant Menorah

A giant Chanukah menorah that was to light up a New Jersey city was put out of commission when it hit a traffic signal. Repairs are underway.

30-Day Memorial Service for Arad Chief Rabbi Ben Tzion Lipsker

"Rabbi Lipsker is a man filled with life. He can't be dead," a woman told his nephew, who related her words at the memorial for Arad's Chief Rabbi.

Wall Street Bullish for Sukkot

Sukkot on Wall Street: An 800-square foot rooftop sukkah overlooks the financial district. “The crisis made people think,” says a Chabad rabbi.

Doing Kaparot – Without Cruelty to Animals

At Kollel Chabad, volunteers ensure that the traditional Kaparot are done without any mistreatment of birds used in the ritual.

Chabad Renews Effort to Make Senior Nazi a Righteous Gentile

New book shows that German intelligence commander saved hundreds of Jews in addition to Chabad Rebbe.

New Israeli Consulate in China To Boost Partnership, Prosperity

Israel has inaugurated a new Israeli consulate in China and looks forward to stronger ties with China's prosperous southern manufacturing region.

Third Day of Tammuz: 15th Yartzheit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Thursday marks the 15th anniversary of the death of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson. A new survey names 15 global leaders in C